Of all of the books that Tim Dorsey has written to date, this is certainly one of them. And, to this reader, that is definitely NOT a bad thing!!
If you're familiar with Tim's Serge A. Storms series, you know what to expect in this book and it delivers. Serge and Coleman tour Florida, stopping to look at significant and historic sites. Someone usually several someones with different motives are in active pursuit. (In this book, Tim actually pokes fun of this aspect of his books, with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Crown Vic actively followed by a series of other vehicles throughout the novel.) And, a few people who have insufficient respect for their fellow men and/or the natural resources and history of the State of Florida meet a gruesome and highly creative demise.
I typically read my series in order, but once you get past the first 5 or 6 in this particular series, you can pretty much jump and skip around BUT NOT WITH THIS BOOK. There are a few major character developments among the supporting cast at least the few that make an appearance in this book that the reader is encouraged to read earlier books in this series before tackling this one.
RATING: If you like the ongoing chronicles of Serge's travels, 4 stars. If you do not, 2½ would be more applicable I really do like them, so he gets a 4 from me.
POSTSCRIPT: It should be noted that when Tim Dorsey does a live appearance and chooses to do a reading from his works, THIS is the book he typically selects to read from.
Tim Dorsey has done it again. His looney characters Serge and Colman's adventures bring out subtle jokes and situations. And who can forget the dishelved Detective Mahoney? All in good fun!
I've read all of Tim's books so far, and this one doesn't disappoint. In fact, I'd say this one was less confusing and hardest to put down. Serge is on the move again with sidekick Coleman, and an added surprise! We get to see more of a certain detective and ultimately what makes him tick.
If you haven't read Tim's books before, it's easiest if you start with the first he's written in the Serge Storms lineup. All are hilarious-I could easily see a movie being created about Serge...
